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Florentine Coffee Mug That Doubles As Hand Warmer

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Coffee and tea drinkers have a tendency to cup both hands around their mugs in order to warm them. It’s a personal, very human gesture of thanks that is repeated on cold mornings the world over, an expression of appreciation for whatever hot and restorative thing has just arrived. In Florence, designer Sabrina Fossi has created a vessel for such moments. These ergonomic beauties with hand inserts are hand-made in the nearby town of Montelupo. They’re currently selling online for €44.00.

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